Tour Overview
Begin in Tanjore, home to the world-famous Brihadeeswara Temple, an architectural marvel of the Chola Empire. Discover history at the Royal Palace and continue to the majestic Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, showcasing the grandeur of ancient Tamil dynasties. The trip progresses to Kumbakonam, celebrated as the temple town of South India, where you will visit all Nine Navagraha Temples, each dedicated to a celestial deity believed to influence planetary energies. Your spiritual experience continues with visits to Karaikal Temple and the sacred Shrine of Annai Velankanni, known worldwide as the “Lourdes of the East,” offering peace, blessings, and a divine atmosphere. This journey is a soulful blend of temple architecture, ancient heritage, devotion, and serene cultural discovery.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Tanjore
Arrival at Thanjavur
Arrive and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, visit the magnificent Brihadeeswara Temple and Thanjavur Maratha Palace. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.
Day 2 – Tanjore
Thanjavur Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed to visit the historic Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, a UNESCO heritage-style Chola architecture site. Return to hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.
Day 3 – Kumbakonam
Thanjavur to Kumbakonam
After breakfast, proceed to Kumbakonam. Visit the famous Navagraha circuit temples (Nine Navagraha Temples) dedicated to planetary deities. Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Day 4 – Kumbakonam
Kumbakonam – Karaikal – Velankanni
After breakfast, visit Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple. Later proceed to Velankanni and visit the renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Day 5 – Kumbakonam
Departure
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for your onward journey with divine blessings.
**4 N / 5 D**
**Thanjavur**
